Description
Lucky shamrock shake pudding cups blend nostalgic McDonald’s flavors with homemade charm. Mint-kissed layers of creamy goodness deliver sweet Irish-inspired magic that delights you from first spoonful to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (cold)
- 1 box (3.4 oz or 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip, thawed)
- ½ tsp peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
- 4 drops green food coloring (or more for a vibrant color)
- ½ cup crushed Oreo cookies or graham crackers (for the base, optional)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Green sprinkles, crushed mint candies, or maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- Mini clear cups or dessert glasses (for serving)
Instructions
- Pudding Preparation: Vigorously whisk vanilla pudding mix with cold milk for approximately 2 minutes until the mixture transforms into a smooth, rich consistency.
- Flavor Infusion: Incorporate peppermint extract and green food coloring, stirring thoroughly to create a vibrant, minty green pudding base.
- Creamy Enhancement: Gently fold whipped topping into the pudding, creating a luxurious, aerated texture that elevates the dessert’s overall mouthfeel.
- Cup Construction: Create a delectable foundation by sprinkling crushed Oreos or graham crackers at the bottom of serving cups, then carefully layer the green pudding mixture on top, ensuring an even distribution.
- Chill and Garnish: Refrigerate the pudding cups for 30-60 minutes to allow flavors to harmonize, then embellish with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of green decorative crystals, and a maraschino cherry to complete this festive treat.
Notes
- Adjust peppermint extract gradually to avoid overpowering the pudding’s delicate taste, starting with small amounts and tasting as you go.
- Add green food coloring drop by drop to achieve the perfect shamrock-green shade without making the pudding look artificial.
- Fold whipped topping gently to maintain a light, airy consistency and prevent deflating the mixture.
- Prepare pudding cups up to 24 hours in advance and store covered in the refrigerator to develop richer flavors and save preparation time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg